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Scientific Investigation

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Scientific Investigation

Scientific investigation is a search for answers to questions using scientific methods.

It involves holistic approaches to learning science via practical work. Scientific work aims to

provide students with opportunities to use scientific concepts and cognitive processes and

skills in solving scientific problems (Moeed, 2013). The scientific methods involve

systematic processes of using measurable observations in formulating, testing, or modifying

the hypothesis. A hypothesis is a proposed explanation on some phenomenon which has been

observed, based on research or experience (Study.com, 2020). I choose this topic because it

allows me to gain scientific knowledge via training me to think critically and become more

creative, observant, and analytical in biological matters.

The investigative process has four phases: designing and planning, performing,

reflecting, and recording and reporting phases. In scientific work, all four phases follow each

other sequentially (Moeed, 2013). The scientific investigation follows a planned course of

action to ensure that the investigation strictly follows the four phases. These actions have to

follow scientific methods. The steps to be followed in the quest to find answers are observing

something that interests you. The second step in carrying out the observed thing of interest is

the formulation of questions regarding the interesting thing that can be answered measurably.

The third step is the formulation of hypotheses that are answering the questions based on

research or experience. After hypothesis formulation, the researcher then carries out

experiments based on the research or experience to test the hypothesis set in place. After

experimenting, data is collected then analyzed to determine if the hypothesis that was set

were true or false. Finally, the results are communicated to act as prove about the area of

interest (Study.com, 2020).

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Scientific investigation entails many revisions and might not be a straightforward

procedure. Procedures, data, analysis, and results obtained have to be communicated so that

the wok can be reviewed then replicated for verification and approval to be true. After many

individuals have done the research, research data and results are then formulated as a

scientific law or theory if the data is true. Law is a statement defining what happens under

specific conditions and has been verified by different experiments. Laws are always found to

hold the truth. On the other hand, a theory is an explanation describing a phenomenon, but it

is well-substantiated and has been experimentally verified. Theories act as subjects for new

investigations and current modifications (Study.com, 2020). Therefore, theories and laws act

as scientific evidence that researchers are carrying out scientific investigations every day.

Therefore, there can be no scientific laws and theories if research is not carried out to prove

the set hypothesis concerning things are true and valid.

In conclusion, scientists carry out scientific investigations in different ways. They do

not follow a specific method, but they follow different procedures depending on the

investigation of nature. Therefore, there is no single scientific method, but all aim at proving

the hypothesis that has been set. Different people understand scientific investigation

differently depending on the nature of the research they want to carry out. In teachers' cases,

scientific investigation is based on changing the curriculum to be focused on the scientific

method of solving problems. The research is similar to class materials and acts as a

supplementary for students to understand the scientific investigation and ways of carrying out

scientific investigation in problem-solving.

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References

Moeed, A. (2013). Science Investigation That Best Supports Student Learning: Teachers'

Understanding of Science Investigation. International Journal of Environmental and

Science Education, 8(4), 537-559.

Sudy.com. (2020). What is Scientific Investigation? - Definition, Steps & Examples.

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